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21 Jul 2026 at 17:43

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking to procure services for "Gamma Spectroscopy Analysis and Reporting" at its location in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. This tender, identified by reference T/045RAF/26, falls under the industry categories of analysis services and technical consultancy services. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submission on 13th August 2026 by 11:00 AM. The procurement method used is an open competition with below-threshold specifications. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically, and enquiries must be submitted by 10th August 2026.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, especially for companies that specialise in providing high-quality analysis and technical consultancy services. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in gamma spectroscopy and have the capabilities to manage up to 600 drums of analysis. The contract period is set from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2027, with potential renewals. The business best positioned to win this tender would have a strong technical offer, as quality forms 75% of the award criteria, along with competitive pricing which accounts for the remaining 25%.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Gamma Spectroscopy Analysis and Reporting

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the provision of gamma spectroscopy analysis and reporting on up to 600 drums. Full details of the requirement are available by downloading the tender documents and specification from the link in this notice.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The option to extend by two further period of one year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d051
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068910-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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